John Morgan

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Mar 1811
Arrival
Sep 1811
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Morgan
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Monmouth Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1811
Arrival: 29th Sep 1811
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Morgan was transported on the Admiral Gambier And Friends, departing 31st Mar 1811 and arriving 29th Sep 1811 with 300 passengers.

Admiral Gambier And FriendsAdmiral Gambier And Friends (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 37 (20)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 5th February 2026

Hulk Records. HO-9-4_1 Woolwich hulks- Prudentia/Retribution and Justitia. Page 39/50 Received the 24th July 1810. John Morgan, age 19, Cap. Respite, Tried Monmouth, 19 Mar 1810. NSW Life. Transported 27 Feb 1811.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 4th November 2020

At Monmouth assizes, John Morgan for stealing gelding, the property of William Walkins, of Wonaston; and William Knotty for stealing a mare, the property of Mr. Davis, of St. Mellons, were found guilty and received sentence of death. Oxford University and City Herald, 24 Mar 1810.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 4th November 2020

In 1824 permission was sought on their behalf by Rev J. J. Therry for the marriage of Mary Hynes (convict, John Bull) and John Morgan (convict, Adm Gambier). This was granted in June, however they apparently did not marry.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 4th November 2020

Colonial Secretary Index. MORGAN, John. Per "Admiral Gambier", 1811 1818 Dec 1 - Servant of Mr Drummond of Liverpool. Petition for mitigation of sentence (Fiche 3188; 4/1855 p.190) 1824 May 31, Jun 4 - Re permission to marry in the Roman Catholic Church (Reel 6013; 4/3511 pp.426-7) --------------------------------------------------